TRAFFIC ALERT: Beam Setting on Route 61 in Pottsville on Thursday

PennDOT has announced they will be doing beam setting on the Route 61 Bridge over the Schuylkill River in Pottsville on Thursday.

Orwigsburg Man Facing Drug Charges After Berks County Drug Roundup

An Orwigsburg man was picked up as part of a Berks County Drug Roundup Wednesday Morning.

County Business School on Federal Financial Watch List

A Schuylkill County Business School has been placed on a Federal Financial Watch List to monitor how they spend taxpayer's money.

SUV Rollover on Vulcan Hill Near Mahanoy City Wednesday Morning

At 8:30am Wednesday, Mahanoy City Fire Department's were called to the Vulcan Hill on Route 54 near Mahanoy City for a motor vehicle accident.

April Fool's Day Blizzard of 1997

On this date in 1997, Mother Nature has her own April Fools Day Prank in mind.

Triple 3's Drawn in Evening Lottery

Anytime three of the same number is drawn during the Pick 3, formerly known as the Daily Number, from the Pennsylvania Lottery, there are a lot of winners!

Governor Wolf Extends LIHEAP Program

Governor Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that Pennsylvanians struggling to pay home heating bills will now have until May 1 to apply for financial help through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Sweet Home Schuylkill County Becomes Billboard Top 100 Hit

The Schuylkill County classic has gone national!

Schuylkill County School Delays for 4/1/15

Schuylkill County School Delays - 4/1/15

Yuengling Named Top Craft Beer in United States

The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers—today released its annual lists of the top 50 craft and overall brewing companies in the U.S., based on beer sales volume. Of the top 50 overall brewing companies, 42 were craft brewing companies.

PPL Requests Increase in Delivery Charge

PPL Electric Utilities is requesting a delivery charge increase – the first in three years – to fund ongoing reliability improvements for its customers.

Crash Involving Car and School Bus Tuesday Morning in Hegins Twp.

Emergency crews were called to 202 West Main Street Valley View for a motor vehicle accident involving a car and school bus Tuesday morning just before 7am.

Former Death Row Inmate Hospitalized at Schuylkill Medical Center

Mumia Abu Jamal, a former death row inmate has been hospitalized at Schuylkill Medical Center.

Rush Township Police Seek Two People of Interest

The Rush Township Police Dept. seek two people of interest.

How Healthy is Schuylkill County Compared to the Rest of Pennsylvania?

How healthy is Schuylkill County compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?

Man Assaulted in New Philadelphia

A man was found assaulted in New Philadelphia.

National Penn Bank Leaving Schuylkill Mall

The National Penn Bank has announced they will be closing their Schuylkill Mall location in Frackville.

Yuengling Ice Cream Announces East Coast Tour

ORWIGSBURG, PA (March 30, 2015) – Yuengling’s Ice Cream will be taking its new ice cream truck on tour this spring and summer on the inaugural “Lovin’ Spoonful Ice Cream Tour” of events from Massachusetts to Georgia to Ohio and everywhere in between.

Police Seek Suspect in Armed Robbery

Shenandoah Borough Police are seeking a suspect in an armed robbery.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 3/28/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 3/28/15